C. AC and DC Circuits

1. General Knowledge

Demonstrate knowledge of basic ac and dc circuits ²

• Simple AC Circuit Calculations

Demonstrate knowledge of complex ac and dc circuits ^{3, 4}

• Analysis Techniques for Series Parallel Resistor Circuits

Calculate equivalent capacitance and inductance ^{2, 3, 4}

Capacitors

• Capacitor Tutorials
• AC Capacitor Circuits
• Capacitive Reactance - How to Solve Series and Parallel Capacitors
• Capacitor Impedance Calculator

Inductors

• AC Inductor Circuits
• Inductor Tutorials
• Determine total reactive resistance of this circuit

2. RLC Circuits ^{2, 3, 4}

Calculate simple single-loop ac circuits with RLC components ²

• Series R, L, and C

Calculate ac circuits with RLC components ³

• Parallel R, L, and C

Calculate complex ac circuits with RLC components ⁴

• Series-parallel R, L, and C

3. Power and Impedance ^{2, 3, 4}

Apply methods for measuring and calculating impedance and power

• Impedance Quiz
• Measuring Impedance
• What is the circuit impedance?

Calculate equivalent resistance of and power consumed by resistive circuits ^{2, 3}

• Resistor Power Ratings
• Resistors in AC Circuits

Calculate equivalent impedance of and power consumed by complex circuits ⁴

• Power Dissipation in Resistor Circuits
• Basics: Power dissipation and electronic components

4. Angles and Vectors ^{2, 3, 4}

Demonstrate knowledge of phase angle, power factor, and vectors

Power Factor / Power Triangle ^{2, 3}

• Power in Resistive and Reactive AC circuits
• True, Reactive, and Apparent Power
• The Power Triangle and Power Factor
• Calculating Power Factor
• Practical Power Factor Correction
• X/R Ratio
• Solving Right Triangles
• Power Triangle Calculator

Complex Numbers ^{2, 3}

• Introduction to Complex Numbers
• Complex Number Arithmetic
• Complex Numbers Real and imaginary numbers
• Understanding and displaying the J operator
• Adding and subtracting complex numbers
• Polar Form and Rectangular Form Notation for Complex Numbers

Vectors ^{3, 4}

• Introduction to Vectors
• Vectors and AC Waveforms
• Vector Addition
• Complex Vector Addition
• Understanding Vector Groups in Transformers

Phasors ^{3, 4}

• Phasors in AC Circuit Analysis
• Introduction to Symmetrical Components
• Symmetrical Components in Electrical Engineering
• Operators j and a in Electrical Engineering
• Balanced Three-Phase Circuits

Last Update: Feb 02, 2025